McGregor, we have all been there. Naptime is naptime. Nighty night.
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For your safety…
For your safety, do not make eye contact with my middle son. **For those who don’t read my blogs usually, he is my son with autism, mood disorder, going through puberty and monitored for schizophrenia.** Keep your head down. Even an accidental glance can get your head ripped off like T-Rex did in Jurassic Park. If you run into this creature, lower your head and slowly walk backwards to where you came from. Again, avoid eye contact!!!!!
If the said son engages conversation with you, just agree to whatever so you can quickly escape the room. He is very very emotional the past week. I am not sure what has shifted in his schedule. I know the teacher said they got new students on Monday, but maaaaaaaan, is it really the new students triggering him? He has been hell of wheels. Yesterday, I had to go pick him up after school because he decided to throw a 2-year old, diva tantrum & refused to get on the bus. ( My blood sugar level was high & I was still in my pajamas. Booty shorts and a tank top. Needless to say, I threw a lava-lava on and made my way to school. I am sure I scared those in the office. **Shrugs**)
The time between him finishing getting ready for school until the bus arrived was like walking on eggshells while waiting for a ticking time bomb to go off. He spent about an hour complaining about how much he hated school, which teachers he despised, and why school sucked. I went parent mode and explained why he needed to just deal with it. (I didn’t use those words. Otherwise, I would have needed a spray water filled with holy water)
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I am currently sitting on pins and needles waiting for a call from the school. I gave him his medications at 6am instead of 430 am. I am hoping the meds will keep him more relaxed at school. However, last year, I had to do 430 am because he was falling asleep during class. SIGH. It’s never easy. Being a special needs parent is a trial & error (Hell, parenting in general.). Special needs parenting isn’t a cake walk. There are medication trials to see which one is the best fit. Doctor trials to see which one best suits your son. (My son needs a Family Care Provider, Optometrist, Podiatrist, and a Podiatrist specialist for his braces that they are making as we speak) Finding the perfect teacher is like trying to get a Lamborghini for the price of a happy meal at McDonalds. My son is hell on teachers. He has had some amazing teachers, but he doesn’t think so. One of the few he has listened to was 6’5”+, linebacker built, man. But that teacher went on emergency leave so my son got shifted to a new class and my son hasn’t liked school since. (This was last year by the way.) My son does better with tall black male teachers or thick Polynesian women. (I think because usually, they are tough love teachers. My husband is Samoan. My son doesn’t play around with him. lol) But I can’t exactly go to an IEP meeting and request one or the other. People will think I am racist (I am a plus size, biracial woman by the way for those readers just now tuning in), plus it’s hard to come by teachers in special education with those characteristics.
Hopefully, my son mellows out again so that school isn’t dragged through hell because of my son. 
It can only get better right? ❤
Happy Reading & XoXo,
S.E.Isaac
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Hang in there, Madea & Lovelies!
It may only be Tuesday but remember that you are one beautiful, awesome, amazing, badass! Do great things, lovelies! ❤
Happy Reading & XoXo,
S.E.Isaac
Different accents…
Anyone else find themselves using different accents when they talk to different people? I do it unintentionally. I had suspected that I did it, but today, while talking to my eight year old made it official!!!
My husband is full Samoan and from Samoa. You know Samoa, the place they work their asses off, get their asses beaten by their elders if they do wrong Samoa. lol Well, then I talk to him on the phone, I noticed I do more of an island accent/talk. I blame him for the way he talks and also blame me for living in Hawaii for a year+. LOL But my biggest accent kicks in when I talk to my eight year old.
The more he pisses me off about something, the heavier my Southern mama voice kicks in. Please, note, that I don’t normally have a Southern mama voice. LOL. This morning takes the cake. He was being such a brat about getting ready for school. I took his computer away for his attitude and my “voice” began. “Christopher Aiden, I’m not going to tell you again!” (Try saying that in a Southern mama voice. It’s a hoot! HA!) Well, I ended up telling “Christopher Aiden” a few more times. He lost his computer, his phone, and a list of other items each ‘attitude’ he had. The use of his name with a Southern mama drawl made me giggle each time, but being ‘mom’ I had to play it cool and keep my angry face on.
Anyone else get an accent when they get emotional? Or am I simply a weirdo?
Happy Reading & XoXo,
S.E>Isaac
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I have become this! Maaaan! Where did my self-discipline go? I use to be so good at staying on tasks, sticking to schedules, and keeping motivated.
I don’t even know, if I can blame my excuse/blah mode on my depression. Is this just how I am now? Maybe it’s because I don’t work anymore or don’t have any friends around…SEE! More excuses. I haven’t worked since last September (due to my son) and I haven’t had a friend live near by since 2013! Sigh. I need to give myself a swift kick in the ass. Like seriously. This is becoming pathetic.
I need to make a schedule for myself. It feels weird to make one, since I don’t work, but I think this is going to be the ONLY way to get my ass back in gear. As long as I can stick to it…even if it’s at least sticking to it ‘somewhat’ with the hopes of one day sticking to it completely (LOL).
In other news…
Still not a famous author. Drats! I had hoped I’d become one by now. (HA!) Those who know me and/or my books, know that I HATE writing long books. When my books start reaching 50k words, I start thinking of ways to kill off all of the characters so I can end it. Which is awkward because I am a ROMANCE author. lol
However, I need to push past 50k. At least try to write another one again that is past 50k. I haven’t done it in a while…an enjoyed it. Time for change. Especially, since I notice that readers of romance seem to like LONGER books. I’m not sure why. Personally, as a reader of romance, longer becomes boring to me. This is probably why I don’t write long books.
What do you guys think? Any of you out there read romance? Do you like LONG stories or are you okay with a Novella. Not too long…not too short…and only $0.99 ?
Happy Reading & XoXo,
S.E.Isaac
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Enough said…
Kris- Yep! With a “K”
I just want to give a special “thank you” to the lovely Ms. Kris. She has really brought a smile to my face the past few days. (Since I met her she’s been an amazing person) Usually, I dread checking the mail because bills…I mean, bills SUCK! Right?
Anyway, I opened the mailbox the other day and low & behold there are not one, but TWO postcards for me! Kris knows I love snow and huskies (similar breeds too). She never ceases to amaze me. These are the two I received. One made me giggle so hard.
Pretty Pup! ❤
Before I read the postcard, I was like “Why is she sending me a postcard of dogs’ butts????” LMAO
Then just when I thought the awesome postcards had stopped…I received another one today. Like seriously, made my day! When I do get a bill, the mailman/woman better run, because now I just want postcards from Kris with a “K”!
Thank you, Kris! I truly appreciate you taking the time to write me these beautiful notes and send me these pretty postcards! (Just had to brag about you! 🙂 )
Happy Reading & XoXo,
S.E.Isaac
Maybe the storm is over…for a while
As many of you know (those of you who read my blogs. 🙂 ), I have been down in the dumps. My depression has been a HUGE pain in the ass!! Like seriously. Ugh! I hate having depression, anxiety, etc. Usually my medication helps, but not the past few weeks! 😦 BOOOOO! Mental illness is not fun to live with. However, it is something that needs to be talked about.
I always say this, but I am here if any of you need me. I know we haven’t met; however, that doesn’t mean I don’t care. You can always reach me at www.facebook.com/monsterinthecookiejar (my Facebook page). Message me there and I will respond asap!! So just know that you can always reach out to me, if you need advice, need to vent, need a shoulder to cry on, or just need someone to talk to.
Things have calmed down inside my mind. Hopefully the storm (depression) is done for a while. I know it will never be “over”. That’s just something I have come to accept. It’s enduring through the storm that can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, I have a good support system (friends & family) & my Asian soap operas to take my mind away from the storm.
How do you handle your mental health? Even if you don’t have a mental illness. How do you keep your mind from being overwhelmed? Let’s talk about it. You never know, your words may help someone. ❤
Happy Reading & XoXo,
S.E.Isaac
I may need to take Ginseng!
Did you know that today is…THURSDAY! OMG! I saw my neighbors’ trashcans out. I thought ‘Wow! They’re a day early!’ (trash days are Thursdays and Saturdays) I had to honestly look at my phone to learn the date! How sad is that!?! My days blur together.
Google image under search “blurring together”.
Anyone else having issues with their days of the week? (HA)
Happy Reading, XoXo AND Happy Thursday!!!!
S.E.Isaac
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